Ace the Aromatherapy Certification 2025 – Unleash Your Scent-sational Skills!

An oil obtained by solvent extraction is best referred to as an absolute. This method involves using a solvent to extract aromatic compounds from plant materials, which results in a highly concentrated form of the essential oils along with other compounds that may not be captured through traditional distillation methods. Absolutes are particularly valued in perfumery because they retain the full aromatic profile of the plant material, including nuances that are often lost during steam distillation.

Essential oils, on the other hand, are typically produced through steam distillation or cold pressing and do not typically involve solvents. Steam distillates also specifically refer to oils obtained through the steam distillation process, while cold-pressed oils are extracted from citrus peels without the use of heat, often resulting in different properties compared to solvent-extracted oils. Understanding these distinctions is important for utilizing the correct type of oil for specific aromatherapy applications and is a key component of certification in this field.